What to Watch: Memorial Day Weekend Marathons, Specials and More!

If the weather doesn’t hold up for you, Memorial Day weekend won’t be spent grilling on the beach. But here’s the good news: There are plenty of TV marathons and specials to be found — plus, you’re being patriotic, in a way, by being an all-American couch potato. In addition to our What to Watch column (posting Sunday, and going weekly for the summer), here are some programs to keep on your radar. READ MORE

American Idol Photo Gallery: The 21 Best Performances of Season 11!

Time flies when you’re having fun, and that adage certainly applies to American Idol‘s fantastic eleventh season — an intense, talent-packed, five-month affair that will end in tears, cheers, and a tidal wave of confetti when either Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips takes home the crown a little later this evening.

Before then, though, why not look back on the season that was? …READ MORE & VIEW PHOTOS

What to Watch: 5 Web Series Worth Checking Out

This week, I Hate Being Single concludes its stellar first season, SNL‘s Fred Armisen proves he’s a decent drummer, expensive tech gadgets go up in flames for no particular reason, and much more! READ MORE

American Idol: 25 Best Performances of All Time

The end of American Idol Season 11 is nigh, which means it’s time for the Idoloonie Nation to reflect on the always accessible “Top 25 Performances of All-Time” lists in their brains, then ask the question: “Who gets added from the latest crop of singers, and who gets cut?”

I limited my countdown to …READ MORE & VIEW PHOTOS

What to Watch: The TVLine-Up for Thursday

On TV this Thursday: Finales galore! The Vampire Diaries, The Big Bang Theory, The Secret Circle, The Office and Parks and Recreation all end their seasons, and more. In addition to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are eight programs to keep on your radar. READ MORE

What to Watch: The TVLine-Up for Tuesday

On TV this Tuesday, you’ve got a couple of bachelor parties (on NCIS and 90210), a slew of finales (for Last Man Standing, The Voice, New Girl and Unforgettable) and more. In addition to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 11 programs to keep on your radar. READ MORE

What to Watch: The TVLine-Up for Friday

On TV this Friday: The Finder tackles a bewitching case, Fringe‘s worlds remain in crisis, Mary Shannon is In Plain Sight for the very last time and more. In addition to TVLine’s  features (linked within), here are eight programs to keep on your radar. READ MORE

What to Watch: 5 Web Series Worth Checking Out

Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm demonstrates how “banana peels are hilarious jokes,” Felicia Day (Eureka) participates in a musical tribute to Carrie Fisher, and PBS reveals the inspiration behind the Blue Valentine end credits. Yep, your week just got awesome-er. READ MORE

What to Watch: The TVLine-Up for Friday

On TV this Friday: A Lost alum joins Fringe‘s futuristic battle, former Beverly Hills resident Jennie Garth is now a little bit country, Ricky Gervais‘ animated adventures return and more. In addition to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are seven programs to keep on your radar. READ MORE